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WHO report lays groundwork for amalgam use-reduction laws
By Rob Goszkowski
The World Health Organization (WHO) is set to issue a report that confirms the ongoing need for amalgam and outlines the risks of an outright ban on the material, but also sets the stage for phasing down its use worldwide.
December 12, 2010
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U.S. FDA to re-examine metal dental fillings
By Reuters Health
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is seeking a second opinion on whether mercury-containing dental fillings pose a risk to dental patients, especially children and pregnant women.
December 9, 2010
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Molecular sensor detects fluoride levels in water
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A Florida State University (FSU) researcher has developed a molecular sensor that changes color when a sample containing fluoride is added to it.
December 8, 2010
Dentsply invests in Korean implant company
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dentsply International has entered into a strategic partnership with DIO, a dental implant manufacturer based in Busan, South Korea.
December 8, 2010
Materialise Dental, Zimmer partner on implants
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Materialise Dental is partnering with Zimmer Dental and together they have developed an integrated guided implant surgery system that is now commercially available.
December 7, 2010
Biolase launches e-commerce website
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Biolase Technology has developed an e-commerce website, the Biolase Store, for dentists using its products.
December 7, 2010
Dutch scientists claim breakthrough in plaque research
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dutch researchers say they have deciphered the structure and functional mechanism of the glucansucrase enzyme that is responsible for dental plaque sticking to teeth, according to a new study published online in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. This knowledge could stimulate the identification of substances that inhibit the enzyme.
December 6, 2010
Kerr launches self-etch bonding agent
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Kerr has expanded its OptiBond family of adhesives with OptiBond XTR, a self-etch, light-cure universal adhesive system.
December 6, 2010
DrBicuspid.com Restoratives Insider
By Rob Goszkowski
December 6, 2010
Biolase opens sales/support office in S. Korea
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Biolase Technology has established a sales and support subsidiary in Seoul, South Korea, to expand penetration in the fast-growing Asian dental and medical markets.
December 5, 2010
DentalEZ unveils RAMVAC Badger at GNY show
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The DentalEZ Group released its latest utility room offering at the recent Greater New York (GNY) annual dental meeting in New York City, the company announced.
December 5, 2010
J. Morita updates handpiece maintenance system
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
J. Morita has added increased power and a standard five-hole connection option to its Lubrina automatic handpiece maintenance system, the company announced.
December 5, 2010
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